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Word	Meaning	Advanced
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
animation	n: the technique of photographing successive drawings or positions of puppets or models to create an illusion of movement when the film is shown as a sequence; enthusiasm and energy in the way you look or behave
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
augment	v: to increase the size, extent, quantity, etc. of something by adding something to it
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
neurobiology	n: a field of biology that studies the structure, function, and development of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves encompassing a wide range of research topics, including the molecular and cellular processes involved in neural signaling, the organization of neural circuits, and the neural basis of behavior, cognition, and emotion
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
rescript	n: an official written order or decree, particularly one issued by a government or other authority
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
erode	v: to gradually wear away or break down (rock, soil, or other material) through the action of wind, water, or other natural agents; to gradually weaken or undermine (something) over time
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
faculty	n: an inborn or natural ability to hear, see, think, move, etc.; a department or group of the university concerned with a major division of knowledge
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
incompetent	adj: lacking the necessary skills, knowledge, or ability to perform a task or job; not legally qualified or authorized to perform a particular task or job
complicit	adj: involved in or responsible for a wrongful or unethical act, often through inaction or silence; in cooperation with another person or group
humanize	v: to make something or someone more humane or compassionate; to make something more relatable or understandable to humans
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
simulate	v: to make a pretense of someone’s behavior or looks; to reproduce something that exists in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
biometric	adj: relating to the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics of an individual, such as fingerprints or voice patterns, often used for identification or security purposes; (noun, biometrics) the use of measurable biological characteristics or traits, such as fingerprints, facial recognition, iris scans, or voice recognition, to identify or authenticate individuals
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
AI	n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation
limbic	adj: of or relating to the system of the brain that supports a variety of functions, including emotion, behavior, long-term memory, and olfaction
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
appealing	adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something
galvanize	v: to stimulate or shock someone into taking action; to cover metal containing zinc to protect it from rust
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
synchronize	v: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
contraction	n: the act or process of becoming smaller or shorter in size, volume, or amount
facial	adj: of or relating to a person’s face
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
psychographics	n: the study and categorization of people based on their psychological and behavioral characteristics, particularly for marketing or advertising purposes
demographic	n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc.
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
preference	n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
adrenaline	n: a substance secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress, which makes the heart beat faster and prepares the body to react to danger
boost	v: to improve, raise, or increase something
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
imprint	v: to make a mark or impression on a surface; to leave a lasting impression or influence on someone or something; (noun) a mark or impression made by pressing or stamping something onto a surface; a distinctive feature or characteristic that is left by something or someone
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
altruistic	adj: showing a selfless and disinterested concern for the happiness and well-being of other people
distress	n: a feeling of great worry, sadness, pain, or discomfort
apathy	n: lack of emotion, concern, or enthusiasm
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
episodic	adj: happening or appearing at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady; of or relating to writing or narration
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
refine	v: to make something more pure, polished, cultured, or effective; to improve, perfect, or enhance through a process of purification or development
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
elicit	v: to obtain information or a reaction from someone, usually with difficulty
physiological	adj: relating to the normal functioning of living organisms and their organs and systems; concerning the physical or biochemical processes and activities that occur within the body
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
automated	adj: carried out by machines or computers to replace or decrease human labor
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
craving	n: a strong desire of wanting something
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
Norman	adj: relating to or characteristic of the Normans, a people who originally came from Normandy, France, and who had a significant impact on the history and culture of Britain and other European countries; the term can also refer to a style of architecture or art that developed during the Norman period
grapple	v: to make a strenuous effort to solve a problem; to engage in a close fight or conflict without weapons
ethics	n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
authentic	adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;